English 102
Topics in the English Language: The Structure of the English Language
| Section | Semester | Instructor | Time | Location | Course Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring 2014 | Hanson, Kristin
|
TTh 11-12:30 | 106 Wheeler |
Book List
Herbst, T.: English Linguistics: A Coursebook for Students of English;
Recommended: Pinker, S.: The Language Instinct
Description
This course will be an introduction to linguistic study of modern English. We will explore English phonology (sound structure), morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence structure), and semantics (linguistic meaning), as well as some aspects of pragmatics (contextual meaning) and usage. The focus will be on standard American English, but consideration will also be given to other varieties of English throughout the world and to comparison of English with other languages. No previous background in linguistics is required. This course is recommended as preparation for English 101 and 179.
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University of California, Berkeley
English Department
322 Wheeler Hall,
Berkeley, CA 94720-1030
general phone: 510-642-3467
office hours: M-Th, 10-12 and 1-4
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